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"...UTSA becoming a Tier One institution is not really about status; it is about
investing in our community and ensuring our prosperity well into the future."
- San Antonio Mayor Castro

"...UTSA scholars push the boundaries of innovation and discovery. We should all want
to help capitalize on the intellectual power at UTSA to strengthen our workforce and
attract new companies."
- Sam DawsonCEO, Pape-Dawson Engineers

"UTSA generates an economic impact of $1.2 billion and supports 15,000 jobs
in the San Antonio area. For the future and the economic heath of San Antonio,
I ask you to invest in UTSA to help create a Tier One university for a Tier One city."
- Kenny WilsonPresident, Bank of America Central and South Texa

"UTSA is a jewel of our community, a place where people from all backgrounds can
fulfill their potential. It is inspiring that the university is striving to provide
more exceptional opportunities by becoming top tier...and we can get it by investing in UTSA."
- Cathy Obriotti GreenVice President of Community Relations, Zachry

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What is Tier One?

Tier One is a general term used for a university that has been nationally recognized for excellence in academics and research. Such universities also are proven to be an economic powerhouse for their region.

Our Leadership
Message from our Vice President

We Are Making History

For more than 44 years, UTSA has been a place where ideas and plans are nurtured, and where every day someone is being changed for the better. Throughout our history, UTSA students, faculty, alumni and friends have made what at times seemed impossible, possible. That streak continues with UTSA's first capital campaign, We Are UTSA—A Top-Tier Campaign.

By investing in UTSA, our students will learn from the brightest minds; our businesses will have a strong workforce; our companies will generate new ideas and solve challenges; and our community will thrive through premier cultural and athletic events.

We started this campaign with the promise of delivering exceptional opportunities, and donor support is helping us to achieve that. By investing in UTSA, our students will learn from the brightest minds; our businesses will have a strong workforce; our companies will generate new ideas and solve challenges; and our community will thrive through premier cultural and athletic events.

Our campaign goes on until 2015 and there is much to do. Yet I know we can achieve whatever we put our minds to because Texans are resolute in their drive for excellence—and it is also part of our fabric at UTSA. Your support could be just the spark needed for the next exciting faculty discovery or student success. Join us—be part of ongoing tradition of excellence at UTSA.

Together, We Are UTSA.

Marjie French Vice President for External RelationsChief Development Officer The University of Texas at San Antonio